1. Word cloud
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Can you name three punctuation marks?
2. Slide
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Punctuation marks are symbols that help us understand a sentence. Examples of punctuation marks are periods, question marks, exclamation points and commas. Using punctuation correctly helps us communicate our ideas clearly!
Punctuation Basics
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Period: The punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence. Comma: The punctuation mark used to separate items in a list, or to create a pause in a sentence. Question Mark: The punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a question.
Concepts:
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The exclamation point is also known as the 'bang' or 'gasper.' The 'at' symbol is called an 'amphora.' The interrobang is a combination of the question mark and exclamation point.
Did you know?
5. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a period and a question mark?
6. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the name of the punctuation mark used to show the end of a sentence?
7. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a cloud character that's raining down colorful rainbows.
8. Poll
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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a declarative sentence?
- Period
- Comma
- Exclamation point
- Question mark
9. Poll
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What punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses?
- Semicolon
- Colon
- Hyphen
- Dash
10. Poll
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What punctuation mark indicates a pause or break in a sentence?
- Comma
- Period
- Dash
- Apostrophe
11. Poll
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What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession or contraction?
- Apostrophe
- Quotation marks
- Brackets
- Parentheses
12. Poll
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What punctuation mark is used to show emphasis or strong feeling?
- Exclamation Point
- Question Mark
- Colon
- Semicolon
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